BEHS 380 END OF LIFE ACTUAL EXAM
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
• tangible loss.
Answer: loss of a limb or body function, pet, possession, etc. (these clients
get more support)
• intangible loss.
Answer: loss of self-esteem, relationship, confidence, dream, etc.
• true.
Answer: t or f: Loss may be expected or unexpected
• grief.
Answer: individualized response to perceived, real, or anticipated loss
• necessary loss.
Answer: loss that is the product of change; common things everyone goes
through (graduation, moving away); may lead to something better
• Hospice care:.
Answer: -End-of-life care -Prognosis of 6 months or less -Comfort not cure
• maturational loss.
Answer: normal, expected losses across the lifespan that help develop
coping skills EX: A toddler having separation anxiety when starting
preschool
• situational loss.
Answer: seem unnecessary and not part of normal maturational changes; a
sudden, unexpected loss EX: sudden stroke with permanent unilateral
paralysis and loss of function
• Palliative care:.
Answer: -Comprehensive care for patients with a chronic, non-curative
, disease -Pain and symptom relief
• Haldol:.
Answer: Used for agitation & restlessness
• actual loss.
Answer: loss of a body part, death of fam member, loss of job; something
that is tangible
• Roxanal:.
Answer: Common sublingual opioid used during end of life
• normal grief.
Answer: also called uncomplicated; common, universal reaction marked by
complex, emotional, cognitive, social, spiritual , physical, and behavioral
responses
• normal.
Answer: which type of grief resolves < or = 1 year
• Atropine/Scopolamine:.
Answer: Anticholinergic medications drying up secretion's
• Sublingual/suppository antiemetics:.
Answer: Commonly used in end of life care due to reduced ability to use IV
• anticipatory grief.
Answer: occurs in situations of prolonged or predicted loss EX: caring for a
family member with dementia; grieving impending death `
• disenfranchised grief.
Answer: grief does not meet cultural norms and/or social support is lost; not
about what is lost, but the support the person receives EX: death of former
spouse, terminated pregnancy
• Vital changes in end of life:.
Answer: -Increase HR initially then decrease towards end -Decreased BP
-Irregular RR (Cheyenne stokes/apnea) -Increased temp then decrease
towards end -Decreased o2 saturation (A LOT of fluid accumulation in
PAPER 2026 QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS
GRADED A+
• tangible loss.
Answer: loss of a limb or body function, pet, possession, etc. (these clients
get more support)
• intangible loss.
Answer: loss of self-esteem, relationship, confidence, dream, etc.
• true.
Answer: t or f: Loss may be expected or unexpected
• grief.
Answer: individualized response to perceived, real, or anticipated loss
• necessary loss.
Answer: loss that is the product of change; common things everyone goes
through (graduation, moving away); may lead to something better
• Hospice care:.
Answer: -End-of-life care -Prognosis of 6 months or less -Comfort not cure
• maturational loss.
Answer: normal, expected losses across the lifespan that help develop
coping skills EX: A toddler having separation anxiety when starting
preschool
• situational loss.
Answer: seem unnecessary and not part of normal maturational changes; a
sudden, unexpected loss EX: sudden stroke with permanent unilateral
paralysis and loss of function
• Palliative care:.
Answer: -Comprehensive care for patients with a chronic, non-curative
, disease -Pain and symptom relief
• Haldol:.
Answer: Used for agitation & restlessness
• actual loss.
Answer: loss of a body part, death of fam member, loss of job; something
that is tangible
• Roxanal:.
Answer: Common sublingual opioid used during end of life
• normal grief.
Answer: also called uncomplicated; common, universal reaction marked by
complex, emotional, cognitive, social, spiritual , physical, and behavioral
responses
• normal.
Answer: which type of grief resolves < or = 1 year
• Atropine/Scopolamine:.
Answer: Anticholinergic medications drying up secretion's
• Sublingual/suppository antiemetics:.
Answer: Commonly used in end of life care due to reduced ability to use IV
• anticipatory grief.
Answer: occurs in situations of prolonged or predicted loss EX: caring for a
family member with dementia; grieving impending death `
• disenfranchised grief.
Answer: grief does not meet cultural norms and/or social support is lost; not
about what is lost, but the support the person receives EX: death of former
spouse, terminated pregnancy
• Vital changes in end of life:.
Answer: -Increase HR initially then decrease towards end -Decreased BP
-Irregular RR (Cheyenne stokes/apnea) -Increased temp then decrease
towards end -Decreased o2 saturation (A LOT of fluid accumulation in
